Kobido training course

Learn the basics of the Kobido facial massage with our therapists Anna Makarkina Bochatay and Valéry Jacquet! 

The cours allying theory and practice is taking place in TMed since June 2022.

Ko bi do facial massage is a Japanese massage known for its natural lifting effects. Ko Bi Do technique has been developped in 1472 and it is passed on from Master to pupil since 26 generations. The last known Master at this time is Doctor Shogo Mochizuki. According to him, Kobido means "Ancestral Way of Beauty". In our course we teach the authentic technique of Dr Shogo Mochizuki .  

Kobido training objectives 

• learn the integrity of the techniques necessary to perform a Kobido massage
• learn the basics of the face anatomy and lymphatic system
• learn the indications and contraindications to this type of treatment
• discover the best oils and floral waters to use for the massage
• learn how to make a successful seance and what skin health advice give to the client

Contents of training

General presentation of the course, teacher and teaching method

I. Introduction to the History of Kobido 

II. The aesthetic and wellbeing virtues of Kobido massage 

III. List of material that you'll nead for the massage

IV. Massage techniques 

1. Prior to the massage: hygiene rules, importance of therapist's posture, questions to ask the client before the seance begins 

2. Massage techniques 

3. After the massage: importance of rest and hydratation, advice to give to the clients on their skin care routine

V. indications and contraindications to the Kobido massage

VI. Which oils to use ? Which floral waters?

VII. Bonus: Relational dimension: how to understand the needs and the expectations of your client and how to make a seance successful 

VIII. Recommended reading 

Price and format

The price for the particiaption in training is

CHF   900.-  for 16h training cours on 2 days

CHF 1'200.-  for 20h training cours on 2 1/2 days and examination

You'll also receive a free printed illustrated handout and acces to the online training platforme for vidéo content.

The training days for the Kobido Basics - 2 days (16h) are:

AUGUST 2024 - by Valéry Jacquet

August 3-4th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1h break)

DECEMBER 2024 

to be fixed promptly

The training days for the Kobido Basics - 2 1/2 days (20h) are:

MARCH 2024 - by Anna Makarkina

March 2nd-3rd from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1h break)

March 4rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

AVRIL 2024 - by Anna Makarkina

April 27th-28th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1h break)

April 29th  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

JUNE 2024 - by Anna Makarkina

June 1st-2nd from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1h break)

June 3rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

The examination sessions 2024:

21st of April 2024 - with Anna Makarkina

September 2024 - with Anna Makarkina

The individual training session is also possible, please contact our team for more details.

The course will take place at TMed Center (rue Dr Alfred Vincent 5, 1201 Geneva).

If you have questions or wish to participate, please contact us at:

 Email at:  training@tmed.ch 

or

Phone at:  +41 22 900 27 27. 

Thank you!